Thassos
Greece's emerald isle, Mythology's island of the Sirens, rises from the azure waves of the Aegean.
The wild landscape in its northeast sector, with its precipitous lush ravines and startling beaches forms a vivid contrast to the serene beauty of the calm merging of sea and land at the shallow southwest coast.
The island's capital, Limenas or Thassos, occupies the site of the ancient city. One can still see the walls, which completely surrounded it, the acropolis, the Agora, theatre, temple of Pythian Apollo, Choregic Monument, and many other ruins.
But Thassos has more than antiquities to offer the visitor. Such as excursions to magical coves, trips to seaside spots such as Makriamos, Arhangelos, Agios loanis, Limenaria, Potos, Pefkari, Aliki, Kinira, Skala Marion or to mountain villages like Theologos, Prinos, Panagia and Paries to admire the charming old stone houses with their slate roofs.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Thassos Archaeological Museum and site.
GNTO Camping site Prinos Camping Site, tel.: (0593) 71.170,71.270. Area 60.000sq.m., facilities for 810 people, pitches for 270 tents and caravans. There are also several privatelyrun camping sites on the islands.
Swimming- At all the island's beaches.
Events- July-August, Ancient Drama Festival in the restored theatre.
Dining - Entertainment: Restaurants, tavernas (some with a guitar player), nightclubs with floor shows, discos, piano bars, etc.
Specialties: Thyme-scented honey, olives, superb Thassos wine.
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